Foaming Agents
At iD Additives, we are committed to advancing the plastics industry through our innovative Foaming Agents line. Our carefully developed range is designed to cater to a multitude of plastic processing techniques, offering exceptional versatility and efficiency.
Foaming Agent Applications:
- Injection Molding
- Structural Foam Molding
- Sheet Extrusion
- Pipe
- Custom Profile Extrusion
- Wood Plastic Composite Processing
- Extrusion Blow Molding
- Rotational Molding
- Our products are available in concentrate, powder, or liquid forms
Types of Foaming Agents
Endothermic
Exothermic
Micro Fine Cell
Endothermic
Benefits of Endothermic Foaming Agents:
- Most cost effective solution
- Adds no color to the process
- Releases Carbon Dioxide
- Improves compatibility of additives and resins
- Typically triggers at lower temperatures
- Removes heat form the melt
- Reduces the melt viscosity of resin allowing lower operating temperatures
- Outgases very quickly
- Our products are available in concentrate, powder or liquid forms.
| iD Additives Product | Appearance | Activity | Description | Temp |
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iD Additives Product
74837 iD Foam 20 MFC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
20 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
71896 iD High Temp Foam MFC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
25 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
400 F
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iD Additives Product
6257 iD 35 XFC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
35 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, extra fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
6851 iD 35 MFC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
35 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
74979 iD Foam High Temp Endo 6672
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
30 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, fine cell foam
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Temp
400 F
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iD Additives Product
6295 iD 70 XFC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
70 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, extra fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
6265 iD 70 MFC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
70 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, micro fine cell
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
75553 iD High Temp Endo 6672X
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
70 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, fine cell foam
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Temp
400 F
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iD Additives Product
5811 iD 100
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
100 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, aggressive foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
5767 iD 100 FC
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Appearance
White Pellet
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Activity
100 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
6836 iD 130 MFC
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Appearance
White Powder
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Activity
130 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
LF200101 Liquid Micro Fine Cell
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Appearance
White Liquid
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Activity
90 cc/g
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Description
Endothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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Exothermic
Benefits of Exothermic Foaming Agents:
- Releases NitrogenTypically triggers at higher temperatures
- Can be adjusted to trigger at specific temperatures
- Promotes more aggressive foaming action
- Adds heat to the melt
- Our products are available in concentrate, powder or liquid forms.
| iD Additives Product | Appearance | Activity | Description | Temp |
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iD Additives Product
Liquid Exo Foam MFC
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Appearance
Liquid
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Activity
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Description
Exothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
8812 iD 80 EXO
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Appearance
Yellow Pallet
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Activity
80 cc/g
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Description
Exothermic, fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
6257 iD 35 XFC
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Appearance
Yellow Pallet
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Activity
100 cc/g
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Description
Exothermic, micro fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
6851 iD 35 MFC
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Appearance
Yellow Pallet
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Activity
100 cc/g
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Description
Exothermic, fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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iD Additives Product
74979 iD Foam High Temp Endo 6672
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Appearance
Yellow Pallet
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Activity
100 cc/g
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Description
Exothermic, fine cell foam
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Temp
325 F
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Micro Fine Cell
Benefits of Micro Fine Cell Foaming Agents:
Our “Micro Fine Cell” foaming agents were specifically developed to produce a Micro Fine Cellular structure with the uniform distribution of the cells on a consistent basis throughout the production cycle. “Micro Fine Cell” foaming agents are available as Endothermic or Exothermic foaming agents pelletized in the iDPel carrier compound. They are also available in powder or liquid forms. The “Micro Fine Cell” performs equally well in flexible or rigid polymers. Examples are:- Polyolefins – Polyethylene, Polypropylene
- Polystyrene – HIPS, ABS
- Polyurethanes
- TPE’s & TPO’s
- Engineering Grades and High Temp Resins
Works in Several Different Processing Applications:
Injection Molding: The “MicroFine Cell” produces foam with a much smaller and tighter cell structure than normal endothermic CFAs, resulting in improved appearance and better physical properties. It is very effective in thin-wall applications such as caps and closures.
Extrusion Blow Molding: The “Micro Fine Cell” used in extrusion blow molding applications can provide substantial savings in polymer and cycle without detracting from the cosmetics.
Film and Sheet Extrusion: The “Micro Fine Cell” extremely fine cellular structure makes it ideal for film and sheet extrusion. It works well in common packaging resins such as PE, PP, PS, and PET.
Wire and Cable Extrusion: The “Micro Fine Cell” extremely fine cellular structure makes it ideal for wire and cable extrusion.
Chemical Foaming Agent One-Pellet-Solutions
Discover the transformative power of masterbatch additive concentrates, designed to streamline and enhance your production process. By opting for our masterbatch solutions, you benefit from fewer blending compartments, simplifying your workflow.
Chemical Foaming Agent Videos
Meet Ron Bishop, Foaming Agent Technical Manager
In the Plastics Industry since 1984, Ron Bishop was first introduced to Foaming Agents in 1986 when he went through a series of Paulson Training Program tapes. Ron can foam just about any part that you need to reduce weight & cycle.
